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Stop Making Nutrition Complicated: The Case for Boring, Simple, & Imperfect Eating
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Stop Making Nutrition Complicated: The Case for Boring, Simple, & Imperfect Eating

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Mar 18, 2025
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In this Episode

We’re exploring the importance of making nutrition "boring," which can lead to better long-term success, and why perfection isn't necessary for achieving your health goals.

We’re joined by our friend EC Synkowski, whose new Three Pillars Method app just launched. (Use code SPRING25 to save if you sign-up before April 1st.)

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Key Concepts

  • Imperfection is Normal: Accept that you'll have imperfect diet days because you're human. The key is consistency over time, not daily perfection.

  • The Power of Simple Templates: Having basic meal templates reduces decision fatigue and makes healthy eating more sustainable.

  • Quality Over Complexity: Focus on incorporating quality proteins and plenty of fruits and vegetables before worrying about detailed macro tracking.


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Big Ideas

  • The psychological component of nutrition is just as important as the physiological aspects

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